IGCSE · Grade 9

Computer Science (CS) Classes

Name: Computer Science — IGCSE Grade 9
Price: 30000 INR
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Build a strong foundation in Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science (0478) — computer systems theory plus real programming.

A Grade 9 (Year 1) course covering the Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science 0478 syllabus for 2026-2028 examinations. Students learn computer systems theory — data representation, hardware, software, networks and cyber security — alongside algorithm design, pseudocode and hands-on programming in Python, Visual Basic or Java. The course follows the official Cambridge International two-paper structure and builds computational thinking and problem-solving skills for the full IGCSE qualification.

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What you'll learn

✓Convert and calculate across binary, denary, hexadecimal and two's complement number systems
✓Explain how computer hardware, the CPU, memory and storage work, including the fetch-decode-execute cycle
✓Describe networks, data transmission, encryption and core cyber security threats and protections
✓Apply computational thinking to design algorithms using pseudocode, flowcharts and trace tables
✓Write, test and debug working programs in Python, Visual Basic or Java using selection, iteration and arrays
✓Construct logic circuits and complete truth tables using Boolean logic gates
✓Create and query single-table databases using SQL
✓Evaluate automated and emerging technologies such as robotics, AI, expert systems and machine learning

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Full syllabus

Mapped to the official IGCSE curriculum.

011. Data Representation+

Number systems: binary, denary and hexadecimal
Converting between binary, denary and hexadecimal
Two's complement and binary arithmetic (binary shifts)
Text, sound and image representation
Measuring data storage (bit, byte, KiB, MiB, GiB, etc.)
Data compression: lossless and lossy

022. Data Transmission+

Packets and packet switching
Serial vs parallel, simplex/half-duplex/full-duplex transmission
Universal Serial Bus (USB)
Error detection: parity check, checksum, check digit, ARQ, echo check
Symmetric and asymmetric encryption

033. Hardware+

Computer architecture and the CPU; von Neumann model
Core, cache and clock speed; fetch-decode-execute cycle
Embedded systems
Input and output devices
Primary, secondary and off-line storage (magnetic, optical, solid state)
Sensors, microprocessors and control/monitoring systems
Logic gates (NOT, AND, OR, NAND, NOR, XOR)

044. Software+

System software vs application software
Operating systems and their functions
Interrupts and the role of the OS
High- and low-level languages; compilers, interpreters and assemblers
The relationship between hardware, firmware and software

055. The Internet and Its Uses+

The internet vs the world wide web; URLs
HTTP and HTTPS; web browsers and how web pages are retrieved
Cookies: session and persistent
Digital currency and blockchain
Cyber security threats (brute-force, data interception, DDoS, phishing, malware, etc.)
Keeping data safe: solutions and protection methods

066. Automated and Emerging Technologies+

Automated systems: sensors, microprocessors and actuators
Robotics and the characteristics of robots
Artificial intelligence: expert systems and machine learning
Advantages, disadvantages and applications of emerging technologies

077. Algorithm Design and Problem-Solving+

Program development life cycle (analysis, design, coding, testing)
Computational thinking: decomposition, abstraction, pattern recognition
Pseudocode and flowcharts
Standard methods of solution: linear/bubble sort, linear/binary search, totalling, counting
Trace tables and identifying/correcting errors
Validation, verification and suitable test data

088. Programming+

Declaring and using variables and constants; basic data types
Input, output, sequence, selection and iteration
Nested statements; counts and totals
One-dimensional and two-dimensional arrays
Procedures, functions and parameters; library routines
File handling; writing maintainable programs

099. Databases+

Single-table databases
Fields, records and data types; primary keys
Database structure (validation and basic SQL retrieval)
Querying and selecting data with structured query language (SQL)

1010. Boolean Logic+

Logic gates and their symbols
Constructing logic circuits from problem statements
Producing and completing truth tables
Writing logic expressions from circuits and vice versa

Tools you'll use

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Exam pattern

Externally assessed across two written papers, each worth 75 marks and 50% of the total. Paper 1 (Computer Systems) covers Topics 1-6; Paper 2 (Algorithms, Programming and Logic) covers Topics 7-10 and includes a programming scenario/scenario-based section. Both papers are 1 hour 45 minutes, all questions compulsory, no calculators permitted. There is no separate coursework component.

Practical / project

Programming is integral to the course: students design, write, test and debug programs and algorithms using pseudocode or a high-level language (Python, Visual Basic or Java). Practical work covers arrays, file handling, validation, trace tables and single-table SQL databases. The programming and algorithm skills are assessed within Paper 2 rather than as standalone coursework.

Who it's for

Grade 9 / Year 1 students enrolled in (or preparing for) Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science 0478 who want to master both the theory papers and practical programming from the start.

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What's included

✓Live interactive online classes with Kajal Ma'am covering both Paper 1 (Computer Systems) and Paper 2 (Algorithms, Programming and Logic) of the 0478 syllabus
✓Chapter-wise study notes and concise summaries for data representation, hardware, networks, cyber security and emerging technologies
✓Worked solutions to past-paper questions and topic-wise question banks aligned to the 2026-2028 Cambridge syllabus
✓Regular assignments and graded practice sets after each unit to reinforce theory and pseudocode
✓Dedicated doubt-solving sessions where every student's questions are addressed personally
✓Hands-on programming practice in Python (or Visual Basic / Java) including arrays, file handling, validation and trace tables
✓Single-table database and SQL query practice plus Boolean logic and truth-table drills
✓Paper 1 and Paper 2 exam practice with marking-scheme-based feedback and a free trial demo class

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Course FAQs

Is this IGCSE Grade 9 Computer Science course conducted fully online?+

Yes. All classes are conducted live online by Kajal Ma'am, who has been teaching Computer Science since 2006. Students join interactive sessions from anywhere in India or abroad and get notes, assignments, solutions and doubt-solving support digitally.

Do you offer both group batches and one-to-one classes, and how do the fees differ?+

Yes, both modes are available. Group batches are more affordable and let students learn alongside peers, while one-to-one classes offer fully personalised pacing and attention at a higher fee. You can request current fees for each mode when you book a demo.

Which syllabus does the course follow?+

It follows the official Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science 0478 syllabus for the 2026-2028 examinations, covering both Paper 1 (Computer Systems) and Paper 2 (Algorithms, Programming and Logic), so students are aligned with the current Cambridge International requirements.

Which programming language is taught?+

Programming is taught primarily in Python, with Visual Basic or Java available on request, since Cambridge accepts any of these for Paper 2. Students learn variables, selection, iteration, arrays, functions, file handling and trace tables through live coding.

How does the course help with exam and practical programming preparation?+

The course includes Paper 1 and Paper 2 practice with marking-scheme-based feedback, plus hands-on programming, pseudocode, SQL and Boolean logic practice. Since IGCSE 0478 has no separate coursework, all programming skills are practised in the way they are assessed within the written papers.

Can I attend a demo class before enrolling?+

Yes. A free trial demo class is available so you can experience the teaching style, ask questions and decide between group and one-to-one mode before enrolling. Kwickprep also maintains a verifiable 100% board pass record.

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